For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 7,374 students in Layton, UT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Layton, UT are Mountain View School, Sunburst School and Sand Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Layton, UT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Utah public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Layton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Layton, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2025 E 3100 N
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 402-3700
Layton, UT 84040
(801) 402-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sunburst School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2504 W Sunburst Drive
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8750
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-8750
Gr: PK-6 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sand Springs School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
242 N 3200 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3850
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Heritage School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1354 W Weaver Ln
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-1200
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Adams School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 E Sunset Dr
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3100
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
East Layton School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2470 E Cherry Lane
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3250
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Ellison Park School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Coldcreek Way
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7300
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Whitesides School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 N Colonial Ave
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3600
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Layton School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
369 W Gentile
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3500
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
King School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 E 1000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3300
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Crestview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
185 W Golden Ave
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3200
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Vae View School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 W 1600 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2800
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
591 W 2000 N
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2450
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 402-2450
Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Layton, UT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Layton, UT include Mountain View School, Sunburst School and Sand Springs School.
How many public preschools are located in Layton?
13 public preschools are located in Layton.
What is the racial composition of students in Layton?
Layton public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Layton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Layton include: King School vs. East Layton School, Crestview School vs. Vae View School, East Layton School vs. King School
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